Barn Weddings - In or Out?

Mission1382 · April 2013

Hello Everyone,

I'm on this mission to convince my husband, that barn weddings are a very popular theme these days. I live in Texas, making it that much more desirable. Convincing him to get married in a barn isn't the problem, it's convinving him that we should start a barn venue of our own. So ladies and gentlemen(I'm sure there are some here), please let me know what you think about Barn Weddings. Are barns still a sought out wedding venue, or has the theme passed?

mandi195 · April 2013

They got really popular for a while, and still are a must have for some, but like all fads they will soon die down and be less sought after.

julie650 · April 2013

It isn't about whether it is in or out, it just depends on your style and who you are. My friend had an amazing barn wedding last summer, it was beautiful...but then my other friend who is getting married this summer would never dream of anything like that. If it fits yours and your FH's style and you want a more casual wedding than it definitely works.

julie650 · April 2013

Also, I think a lot of people on here are more bias and are mostly on the formal side, so you won't get an accurate measure of its desirability. For example, there was a board on bridesmaids in cowboy boots. I've heard of PLENTY of weddings where people really pulled that concept off, but here she was really shot down. This board is good for information, but when it comes to certain styles it is pretty one track minded.

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

Wedding venue trends come and go and a lot has to do with where you live. Out here barn weddings aren't popular but beach and garden/B&B weddings are popular alternatives to the church and reception hall. You may want to post this on your local board and the ones closest to you.

Peledreamsofrain · April 2013

You'd do better, business wise, to diversify your property. Have the barn available for barn weddings, a pond for pond weddings, gazebo for gazebo weddings, etc.

MoonlightSilver · April 2013

This is a huge time and financial committment that you should not "convince" your husband into. You should talk together about the pros and cons, and then make a decision as a couple.

PrettyGirlLost · April 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_barn-weddings-in-or-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:7035a42a-d09e-4e84-8f9e-7e0f399eab95Post:be82cccb-eabe-4e87-b4cc-1c7c166d060b">Re: Barn Weddings - In or Out?</a>:
[QUOTE]Also, I think a lot of people on here are more bias and are mostly on the formal side, so you won't get an accurate measure of its desirability. For example, there was a board on bridesmaids in cowboy boots. I've heard of PLENTY of weddings where people really pulled that concept off, but here she was really shot down. This board is good for information, but when it comes to certain styles it is pretty one track minded.
Posted by julie650[/QUOTE]

She wasn't shot down because of her idea- bridesmaids in cowboy boots. What people tried to point out to that bride was that if her BM's didn't already own cowboy boots, she needed to purchase them for her BM's since she was requiring that specific type of footwear.

Many people stated that personally they don't like the cowboy boots look for weddings, but they still gave her ideas of where to find dresses to fit the look she wanted.

I have seen some lovely pictures of rustic, barn weddings and there are a few very nice barns in my area that were renovated specifically for weddings, due to the popularity of that theme right now.

SP29 · April 2013

I think there is a big difference here between convinving hubby to get married in a barn and starting up a wedding venue- that is a huge business venture.

As far as barn weddings, I also don't think it has anything to do with trend, but with the personal style of the B&G. For example, horses are a significant part of my life so I would love to get married in a beautiful rustic barn (though we'll be getting married in winter). I have also seen photos from others who have gotten married in barns and pulled it off beautifully. But for someone else, getting married in a barn may be completely not their thing.

sierraberry32 · April 2013

Love it, we are getting married in a barn! It was cheap, with great parking and flushable toilets! Yay!

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

Guys. She's not looking for advice on her own wedding. She is asking for advice about whether she and FI should start a business venture for barn weddings.

renegade gaucho · April 2013

I don't think it's a good idea to make expensive business decisions based on a survey of a handful of anonymous internet posters who may or may not live in your area. If you want to make your case, you need reliable data showing that such a business would be successful in your target market.

And, as always, your husband's opinions and feelings are just as valid as yours, and this should be less about convincing him that you're right and he's wrong, and more about working together to arrive at a decision that is best for the two of you.

QueerFemme · April 2013

Barn weddings certainly aren't my style, but I know lots of people have them. You will likely get more traffic to your venue if your barn has facilities. Tables, linens, climate control, bathrooms, etc.

Viczaesar · April 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_barn-weddings-in-or-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:7035a42a-d09e-4e84-8f9e-7e0f399eab95Post:df2f1210-b389-43e8-b8ad-5e53551fc51d">Re: Barn Weddings - In or Out?</a>:
[QUOTE]Guys. She's not looking for advice on her own wedding. She is asking for advice about whether she and FI should start a business venture for barn weddings.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]
Reading comprehension is overrated. Just ask my students.

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